A Sandwich a Day: Torta Pumas at Tortas Neza in Corona, Queens

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I don't always eat a sandwich the size of my own skull. But when I do, I prefer the Pumas.

A competition-worthy dish at the Tortas Neza sandwich-and-antojitos truck in Corona, the Torta Pumas ($14) is a hand-held smörgåsbord named after its creator's favorite Mexican soccer team—Mexico City's Pumas. Its layers include fried, hot-dog-like sausages; a breaded and deep fried chicken cutlet; a chorizo omelet; several slices of head cheese and ham; refried beans; pickled jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, and avocado; and a generous helping of fresh, stringy, Oaxacan-style cheese.

Each component is carefully prepared and dutifully stacked onto an oversized bun. The house chili sauce, "hormigas" ("ants"), is added on request. Then, the entire sandwich is finished on the griddle until the bread is crusty.

According to the owner of Tortas Neza, the Puma a meal for two. I'll go out on a limb and say it can comfortably feed a family of four—provided, of course, that you try some of Neza's excellent tacos for dessert.

Tortas Neza Truck

James Boo has been a Serious Eats contributor since 2010, writing on barbecue - among other foods, people, and places. Many episodes of his web series, "1 Minute Meal," have debuted on Serious Eats.

Outside of Serious Eats, James works as Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the $10-or-less dining guide, Real Cheap Eats. He's also edited and written for his own international food and travel blog, The Eaten Path, since 2007.